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We’ve got our eye on this local jewelry designer and her LBD-perfect necklaces.

Out with the old and in with the new — or do we really have to choose? Main Line resident and jewelry designer Jan Pecarsky […]

The heat’s still here, but this Goods reporter has got fall clothes on the brain.

As the summer begins to dwindle, my mind is turning to cooling temps and rotating closets, and I can’t wait to score one of the […]

Philly’s stores are gearing up for fall with oodles of sales on warm-weather clothes.

Leehe Fai: Finders Keeps Sale, Round 2This trendy Center City boutique is continuing with its Finders Keepers sale — they’re marking down current spring and […]

Top Doctor Steven Manders, a dermatologist at Cooper University Hospital, shares tips for staying safe and smooth.

A. Thanks to bare legs and barely there swimsuits, summer often means extra shaving and more regular trips to the waxer — and for many […]

From mini to medium to bucket sized, find out how many servings you’re swirling away in each cup

Yes, it’s incredibly fun to swirl your own fro-yo and pick out toppings, crafting your frozen dessert exactly as you like it. But keep in […]

We got the scoop on the city’s fro-yo shops

If you’ve been regulary treating yourself to one of the city’s new probiotic-packed, sweet swirls of icy cold fro-yo thinking it’s a healthy way to […]

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

Live, active cultures really can give your body a boost, but are fro-yo’s claims a fraud?

Probiotics have been shown to do everything from boosting your immune system to easing persistent tummy troubles, and Yogorino, Phileo, Palm Tree Market, Sweet Ending, […]

Where to get a last minute appointment this week.

CITY SALONS • Hair CutSalon on 4thFriday: Yes. 11:00 a.m., noon, or 3:30 p.m.Saturday: Yes.  1:00 p.m., or 2:30 p.m.Price: $35+Phone: 215-625-2654 • Hair ColorJason […]

Home editor Lauren McCutcheon has got her eye on a special bedroom piece from a local eco-friendly furniture designer’s new line.

Dressers — which my family calls bureaus — were never my favorite furnishings. Give me a nubby Knoll sofa, a sleek marble coffee table, an […]

There’s something so laid-back and casual, yet completely sophisticated and stylish (kinda like Philly!), about shorts ensembles.

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Fast fitness getaways just a short drive from Philly

A long week of office work can leave even the fittest among us drained and unmotivated, but there’s no reason the weekend can’t be a […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.

The super-sweet, perfectly tender ears are in season. Check out six recipes from the area’s smartest chefs

Jersey corn is not only a signifier of summer, but it’s also a vitamin-packed addition to your barbeque. One ear contains nearly 25 percent of […]

What Philly’s coolest people are loving this week.

What Philly’s coolest people are loving this week. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW CLICK HERE TO VIEW LAST WEEK’S SLIDESHOW

Décor expert Kendall Brown tells you how to get creative with your space.

Question: Our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception are all taking place in one gigantic room. How do we make it so our guests don’t feel […]

 Check out our list of area trunk shows to see if your favorite is coming to town.

Bridals by Danielle, Midtown VillageAll summer (now – August): Sample SaleYou’ll receive 30 to 60 percent off on sample sale gowns. Priscilla of Boston, WynnewoodJuly […]

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